The capital of Montana is Helena.
The Postal Code for Montana: MT
The typical abbreviation for Montana: Mont.
Time Zone:
The state of Montana is in the Mountain Time (MST/MDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of Montana refer to themselves: Montanan
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Montana has a population of 944,632 people.
This represents 0.32% of the national total, making it the 44th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 944,632 | +1.06% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 934,737 | +0.91% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 926,345 | +0.89% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 918,157 | +0.86% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 910,357 | +0.46% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 906,148 | +0.44% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 902,195 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Montana is 147,042 square miles (380,837.03 km²).
This represents 3.88% of the national total.
Montana ranks as the 4th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Montana is 6.49 people per square mile (2.51 people/km²).
Montana ranks 48th in population density.
Nicknames for Montana: "The Treasure State"; "Big Sky State"
State Motto: "Oro y Plata" (Gold and Silver)
State Bird: Western Meadowlark (sturnella neglecta)
State Tree: Ponderosa Pine (pinus ponderosa)
State Flower: Bitterroot (lewisia rediviva)
State Song: "Montana"
Statehood:
Montana became the 41st state on Nov 8, 1889.
Useful State Links
The state website for Montana can be found at:
The portal for Montana tourism:
For information about Montana fishing and hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Billings | 98,721 | |
| 2 | Missoula | 62,923 | |
| 3 | Great Falls | 56,338 | |
| 4 | Butte | 34,190 | |
| 5 | Bozeman | 33,535 | |
| 6 | Helena | 27,383 | |
| 7 | Kalispell | 18,480 | |
| 8 | Havre | 9,390 | |
| 9 | Anaconda | 9,417 | |
| 10 | Miles City | 8,162 | |
| 11 | Livingston | 7,146 | |
| 12 | Lewistown | 6,099 | |
| 13 | Laurel | 6,342 | |
| 15 | Belgrade | 7,033 | |
Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 4 (West) |
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| Census Division: 8 (Mountain) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 30 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region VIII / Region 8 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-MT |
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